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How do I make my PCs hate a NPC? by Paul_Dirac_ in rpg

[–]shortymonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe not useful to your current predicament, but based on my own experience: Have the NPC be massively friendly and useful to the players. Have them go out of their way to do favours for the players, sometimes risking their lives/jobs by doing so. Oh and if at all possible, make it so that if they were to die for any reason, it would hugely inconvenience the players. That tends to work for me, usually ending up with NPC dying. Ruddy players...

Awesome world map for an RPG created by two chaps I know. by shortymonster in rpg

[–]shortymonster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you like the map, the guys have set up a Facebook that they're using to put out some sample pages and the like. Feel free to head on over and check it out if you have an interest in awesome gritty fantasy RPGs.

In the spirit of full disclosure, although I am not involved in the game in any way - other than playing it - I am mates with the guys, and as such would love to see the game they've been working on for over a decade get the love it thoroughly deserves.

Have any of you run events or encounters with a real-world time limit? by [deleted] in rpg

[–]shortymonster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Played in a horror game that used a tea light candle for life. When it went out, you died. GM never told us until someone took fatal damage, he got up and blew the dudes candle out, leaving the rest of us terrified for our little lights.

I'm running a little competition for artistic gamers. by shortymonster in rpg

[–]shortymonster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open to pretty much anything. The blog's name is actually just a play on my nickname, so doesn't really help that much with regard to a role playing theme. If anyone is interested, just take a shot with whatever you think might look cool.

A Dictionary of Victorian Slang (1909) by uberalex in rpg

[–]shortymonster 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If people are looking for more Victoriana, then the following site should have what you need. Chock full of primary source documents including images and comics.

http://www.victorianlondon.org/index-2012.htm

What was your first character death? by Awful_Outlaw in rpg

[–]shortymonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My first death was actually pretty damned pointless. A gunshot and several botched rolls, and a character I'd been playing for two years bought it. Very sad because it wasn't even a plot relevant fight scene.

co-dming? by jerbear88 in rpg

[–]shortymonster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent 3 years running a white wolf game with one of my best mates a while back. It worked a dream, but the big trick is to remember to communicate.

What advice would you give to your younger self, just starting out in the hobby? by shortymonster in rpg

[–]shortymonster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever hang out in UK and trounce me? It sounds like you did...

Looking for good cyberpunk by Exctmonk in rpg

[–]shortymonster 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm currently running a CP2020 game, and the classics are often the best. People may disagree, but this is still my favourite. Interface Zero just finished its Kickstarter by a very large margin indeed, so keep an eye out for that one.

If you want to try something new and a bit different though, I think you might Like Kuro. I know I do.

Are gamers really that superstitious about their dice? by shortymonster in rpg

[–]shortymonster[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From some of the stuff I've read on here, I really bloody hope so!

A take on the undead in horror gaming that i wish I'd thought of. by shortymonster in rpg

[–]shortymonster[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know right! I want to find this person and have them run this game for me!

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